Semiconductor Manufacturing Cybersecurity Consortium (SMCC) Overview

2:55 pm - 3:20 pm

This presentation describes the strategic objectives and operational framework of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Cybersecurity Consortium (SMCC), a critical SEMI Technology Community dedicated to fortifying the global semiconductor supply chain against evolving digital threats.

The discussion focuses on the consortium's mission to establish a unified, standards-based approach to cybersecurity, leveraging cross-industry best practices from the automotive and medical sectors to modernize security protocols. Key highlights include the development of the Standardized Semiconductor Cyber Assessment (SSCA) Questionnaire to harmonize supplier evaluations, the SEMI E187 Compliance Guidance document to facilitate understanding and accelerate the global adoption of this important standard, and a collaborative effort to tailor the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 for semiconductor manufacturing, among others.

By examining the output of specific SMCC work groups, this presentation shows how the industry is moving with consensus toward a global, pre-competitive environment to drive the implementation of robust security solutions.

Featured Speakers

Kimberly Daich

Director of Marketing Systems and Events, PDF Solutions

Kimberly Daich joined Cimetrix in 2016, which was later acquired by PDF Solutions. With nearly a decade in the semiconductor industry and over 15 years of prior experience in marketing and advertising, she brings a strong blend of strategic, technical, and creative expertise to her role.

Now serving as Director of Marketing Systems and Events of PDF Solutions, Ms. Daich oversees global marketing operations, digital systems, event strategy, and crossfunctional initiatives that support PDF Solutions’ expanding product and services portfolio across key semiconductor markets worldwide.

Before entering the semiconductor sector, Ms. Daich spent more than 10 years in both traditional and digital advertising agencies, developing deep experience in media planning, brand strategy, and digital marketing execution. She has also held leadership positions including Media Director, Senior Automation Manager, and Senior Marketing Manager. Earlier in her career, she worked at a Fortune 15 company, where she played integral roles in enterpriselevel website development and marketing automation strategy.

In addition to her role at PDF Solutions, Ms. Daich has been an active contributor to industry collaboration and security initiatives. She has served for over a year as CoChair of Workgroup 7 within the Semiconductor Manufacturing Cybersecurity Consortium (SMCC), helping define best practices and frameworks that strengthen cybersecurity across global semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Across all her responsibilities, Ms. Daich continues to lead transformational programs that modernize marketing systems, elevate customer engagement, and support the company’s growth into new regions and industry segments.